Bob Finnan's three points and NBA rumor mill

1. Kyrie Irving should win the Rookie of the Year award by a landslide. It could be announced as early as next week. It probably won't be unanimous, though, since only three players have ever done that: Blake Griffin (2010), David Robinson (1990) and Ralph Sampson (1984).

2. Irving will also make the All-Rookie team. That will be the only other mention of a Cavalier on the NBA's postseason awards.

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3. Irving became the sixth No. 1 overall draft pick to average at least 18.5 points and 5.4 assists in his first season. The others are Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson and LeBron James.

Rumor mill

-- Was it just me or were you surprised at the way Cavs forward Antawn Jamison's career with the Cavs ended? After the final home game against Washington on Wednesday, he was asked if this was his last game. Was he a bit emotional?

Jamison said, "Let's be clear. This is my last game (with the Cavs)."

Up until that point, I thought there was a chance he would return. I'm not sure how they're going to replace his scoring.

-- A couple days later, Jamison blew off the exit interviews at Cleveland Clinic Courts. Even if he's not coming back, that's just not like Jamison. He's one of the classiest guys I've ever been around.

-- The Cavs' other unrestricted free agent, Anthony Parker, is just as classy as Jamison. He's likely going to retire, unless a contending team makes an offer.

"If this is it, this has been a great journey," Parker said.

-- Parker said he'd like to stay around the game "in some way, shape or form." He said he doesn't want to coach, but would be interested in a front-office position.

-- Of all the Cavaliers' free agents, forward Alonzo Gee has the best chance of returning. The Cavs would like to sign him to a multiyear deal. He said there's "no doubt" he'd like to come back.

"I'm going to play it out and see what happens," Gee said.

-- It would appear restricted free agents Semih Erden and Luke Harangody won't be retained. Harangody plays as hard as any player on the team, but he doesn't do one thing at an NBA level. Erden is a 7-footer with skills, but he has to be urged to play hard. Both players' qualifying offers are about $1.1 million. If the Cavs offer that, the players likely will take it. I can't believe the Cavs would make the offer, however.

-- Suns point guard Steve Nash said he's going to keep his options open. His time in Phoenix might be over.